Plenty of us are guilty of not taking breaks at work to move our body and get the blood flowing. By investing in an under desk exercise machine, you will be able to get a light workout as you work. We have already covered many compact ellipticals, lateral trainers, and exercises bikes here. The Cubii Go, TheraScoop, DeskCycle, and SitFit can all get your feet moving but in different ways.
We recently had the chance to compare these exercise machines. The Cubii Go is one of the most popular mini ellipticals on the market. It has a large flywheel for quiet, smooth motion. It also has a retractable handle, so you can move it around. The display is illuminated, so you can easily see your stats. This model weighs under 20lbs.
The TheraScoop is the upgraded version of the original Scoop. It is a lateral trainer that works your things and improves your mobility. It has 8 resistance levels for you to choose from. At the higher levels, this goes from a mobility trainer to a serious exercise machine. The TheraScoop weighs around 30lbs, so it stays put as you exercise.
The DeskCycle is a tiny exercise bike that fits under your desk. This also has 8 resistance levels. Out of all the machines we have tested, the DeskCycle offers the hardest workout at max level. It weighs only 23lbs. The display is not as easily readable as the others but you do have the option to remove it.
The SitFit is very different from all the other models as it is motorized. It is designed for people who are recovering from an injury or seniors with mobility issues. This auto moving elliptical has a remote that lets you change its direction and speed. It weighs only 16lbs, so you can easily move it around. It has 3 preset programs in automatic mode. It also has 5 speed levels in manual mode.
Overall, all these machines have their own merits. The DeskCycle offers the hardest workout at max level while the Cubii Go is the smoothest. The SitFit is motorized, so it works well for people who are recovering. The TheraScoop is a lateral trainer for hip and mobility training. It is great for seniors at lower levels but can give a serious workout at higher levels (7 or 8).
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